Jamie Oliver English Onion Soup Recipe
The Jamie Oliver English Onion Soup Recipe is a classic. It is warm, sweet, and very comforting.
Ingredients
- 6 large white onions peeled and sliced.
- 2 medium red onions peeled and sliced.
- 3 cloves of garlic sliced thin.
- 50 grams of unsalted butter.
- 2 liters of high-quality beef stock.
- 8 slices of crusty French bread.
- 200 grams of Cheddar or Gruyère cheese.
- Fresh thyme leaves one small bunch.
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
- Olive oil for cooking.
Instructions
Sauté the Onions
- Place the pot on medium heat. Add butter, oil, and all the sliced onions.
Add Herbs and Garlic
- Stir in the garlic and fresh thyme leaves. This adds a deep, earthy flavor.
Cook Until Golden
- Cook onions for 30 minutes. Keep stirring so they do not burn.
Pour in the Stock
- Add the beef stock to the golden onions. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
Simmer the Soup
- Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Prepare the Toasts
- Toast the bread slices until they are crunchy. Grate the cheese over each slice.
Melt the Cheese
- Place toasts on top of the soup bowls. Grill until the cheese is bubbly and brown.
Notes
- Take your time with the onions.
- Slow cooking makes them very sweet.
- Use a mix of different onion types.
- Always use fresh thyme for better taste.
- Do not skimp on the cheese topping.
- Keep the heat low to avoid bitterness.